Publications

23 Mar 2023
Power and Renewables

Noise exposure in the workplace: Changes coming soon in Québec

Workers who are exposed to high noise levels for long periods of time will suffer irreversible hearing damage (tinnitus, deafness). Although noise exposure limits exist, Québec’s Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST) estimates that hearing disorders related to working conditions are constantly increasing, which represents 86% of occupational diseases in 2021,1 compared to 70% in 2019. It’s crucial for all employers to inform their employees of the harmful, long-term effects of noise, to focus on prevention and to implement the necessary mechanisms to comply with the noise standards set out in the Regulation respecting occupational health and safety. But what target values must we apply? When and how must we assess the noise levels workers are exposed to? And is there a tracking record of previous assessments?
Romuald Véros, Sr. Tech.

Environmental Technician - Acoustics and Vibration
16 Mar 2021
Mining and Metals

Managing your investment plan wisely
- Claude Catudal
  
  Senior Consulting Expert - Project Management and Control
03 Mar 2021
Power and Renewables

Industrial control system (ICS) cybersecurity risk methodology webinar
- José Alvarado, P.Eng., GICSP
  
  Department Manager - ICS Cybersecurity
02 Mar 2021
Mining and Metals

Mining dam safety review
22 Feb 2021
Power and Renewables

A piecemeal 4.0 approach? Really?
- Jean-François Beaulieu
  
  Principal Advisor - Operational Technology
09 Feb 2021
Mining and Metals

Flow issues in silos and bins

Mining and metals companies frequently rely on silos and bins for storage or feeding their process. Flow issues that can impede production include silo and chute blockages, material segregation or inconsistent throughput.
08 Feb 2021
Power and Renewables

A procedural overview of urban or sensitive-area blasting practices
- Riccardo Del Bosco, P.Eng.
  
  Engineer, Drill and blast
01 Feb 2021
Power and Renewables

Excitation system upgrades: make the right choice!
- Léo Roy, P.Eng.
  
  Electrical Engineer
25 Jan 2021
Power and Renewables

Design and commissioning of a massive IEC61850 multivendor substation automation project: a twisted path
22 Jan 2021
Other industries

Migrating a distributed control system (DCS)
- Steve Bélanger, P. Eng., MEM
  
  Engineer - Operational Technology
14 Jan 2021
Power and Renewables

Environmental considerations for dam decommissioning, Part 1 – Sediment management

Dams serve various retention purposes including flood control, water storage for power generation and containment of tailings at mines. Eventually, dams will need to be decommissioned, usually because they have outlived their usefulness or are in a state of disrepair. The owner will need to ensure that the relevant environmental regulatory requirements are met and that the decommissioning is completed with minimal harm to the environment. Depending on the location of the dam, any proposed decommissioning may pose a range of challenges, with environmental issues that warrant consideration. In this first of a series of related blog articles, we will consider one of the main environmental issues; sediment management.
07 Jan 2021
Power and Renewables

Local access of ICS devices: a cybersecurity perspective
- Shayne Casavant, P. Eng
  
  Spécialiste en cybersécurité des systèmes de contrôle industriels
09 Dec 2020
Power and Renewables

Segmenting a network for increased reliability and security
09 Dec 2020
Power and Renewables

Cybersecurity tool integration challenges with IEDS in digital power systems
- Shayne Casavant, P. Eng
  
  Spécialiste en cybersécurité des systèmes de contrôle industriels
03 Dec 2020
Power and Renewables

The importance of hydrogeology when building infrastructures
- Christian Bélanger, P. Eng., M.Sc.A.
  
  Hydrogeological Engineer
02 Dec 2020
Other industries

Manufacturing execution system: one step closer to Industry 4.0

Remaining competitive and innovative in today’s markets poses serious strategic challenges. Consumers are demanding higher quality products, and they want them faster than ever. To meet the new standard, companies need to increase their rate of production while still offering high quality. In this context, production tracking systems that call for a great deal of manual operations are destined to become obsolete.
Branko Radulovic, P. Eng.

MES Engineer, Infrastructure and Operational Technologies
24 Nov 2020
Power and Renewables

Perform without burning out
- Émilie Paradis
  
  Health and Safety Advisor
13 Nov 2020
Power and Renewables

The purpose and importance of a contingency analysis
- James Alarcon
  
  Senior estimator
12 Nov 2020
Mining and Metals

2D river modelling with USACE HEC_RAS 5.0.7: simulation for operation, flood events and dam breaks
- Mina Shahraki, P.Eng.
  
  Department Manager - Civil
10 Nov 2020
Power and Renewables

Railway tracks: overview of electrical interference
- Eric Breault, P.Eng.
  
  Engineer - Electrical - Power Systems, Protection and Control
29 Oct 2020
Power and Renewables

Do you know how to protect your industrial structures against fire?

Why protect steel from fire when it doesn’t burn? This is a frequently asked question, despite the well-known fact that steel is a fireproof material. Under load, steel, a great heat conductor, begins to lose its design safety margin at temperatures above 300°C, and its strength decreases as its deformation increases. Excessive deformation can cause steel to collapse and compromise compartmentalization and integrity.
Monika Rybarova, P.Eng, M.Sc.A., PMP

Team Leader, Structural
27 Oct 2020
Power and Renewables

Prevent production downtime with hyperconvergence
- Michaël Racine
  
  Telecommunications and Networking Analyst
22 Oct 2020
Power and Renewables

Machine learning: a powerful asset for better use of your data
- Arbi Bouchoucha, Ph. D.
  
  Advanced Data Analyst
21 Oct 2020
Power and Renewables

Working at altitudes and good OHS practices
- Sylvain Boily, P. Eng., MBA, PMP
  
  Commissioning Manager - Operational Readiness and Commissioning
13 Oct 2020
Mining and Metals

3D video: an essential tool for mining and industrial projets
- Marie-France Proulx, P.Eng., M.A.Sc., PMP
  
  Team Leader, Civil-Infrastructure
09 Oct 2020
Power and Renewables

World Mental Health Day: staying the course with proven strategies to combat stress

Work and daily life can be stressful, particularly during this period of uncertainty we are currently experiencing with the global COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, you can adopt some easy strategies to help you relax and refocus.
Émilie Paradis

Health and Safety Advisor
01 Oct 2020
Power and Renewables

Good alarm management pays off
- Maxym Lachance, P.Eng.
  
  Engineer - Optimization, Advanced Control and Alarm Management
30 Sept 2020
Power and Renewables

Industry 4.0 audit: where to start for successful digital transformation
10 Sept 2020
Power and Renewables

Remote inspections: a flexible and economic solution
- Mathieu Brochu
  
  Visual simulation specialist
01 Sept 2020
Mining and Metals

Designing foundations to support rotating machines on unfavourable soil conditions
- Mario Gignac, P.Eng.
  
  Department Manager - Structural
14 Aug 2020
Power and Renewables

COVID-19 and masks: best practices

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to evolve, many public health agencies across the country are requiring people to wear masks in enclosed or covered public spaces. They are also strongly recommending that masks be worn when physical distancing cannot be respected. Here are some best practices for properly wearing masks, thereby limiting the spread of the virus.
Émilie Paradis

Health and Safety Advisor